The Secret of Happy Children - Steve Biddulph

Comments from other Mumsnetters:

I read this book before I had children and it had the phenomenal impact of making me want them - for the first time ever!" "Biddulph is funny, intelligent and pragmatic." "There are solutions here for every dilemma and child and ultimately he encourages you to be a better parent and to enjoy the whole experience as much as possible." "This has been invaluable to me, I cant recommend it enough."

Liked it. Good practical advice. Explained simply for my sleep deprived brain.

I thought this book was great, I love the ideas and it is very positive and encouraging in it's tone.

My one reservation is that I would hesitate to recommend it to any mum who works outside the home. I think he is a bit harsh about mums returning to work, it's not always straight forward and it's rarely because mum doesn't want to give up shopping trips (as he verges on suggesting). However I am a stay at home mum, and as such the book really reinforces the choice I have made.

It is a useful book. The ideas are explained simply. Have fun and enjoy your children. Good message.